TMC MP Saugata Roy's 'One Cigarette' Pollution Dig Sparks Parliament Row

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News18•12-12-2025, 20:10
TMC MP Saugata Roy's 'One Cigarette' Pollution Dig Sparks Parliament Row
- •TMC MP Saugata Roy faced controversy for allegedly smoking inside Parliament premises, leading to a political slugfest.
- •BJP sought disciplinary action against Roy, who was seen smoking a cigarette outside Parliament.
- •Roy defended his actions, stating he smoked in the open and accused the government of diverting attention from Delhi's pollution crisis.
- •Union Ministers confronted Roy, while BJP MP Anurag Thakur filed a complaint with the Speaker regarding e-cigarette use.
- •Speaker Om Birla confirmed no smoking is allowed inside Parliament and would act if concrete evidence is presented, noting e-cigarettes are banned in India.
Why It Matters: Political leaders use minor incidents to deflect from major issues.
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